In the main meeting of a stacked fighting card, former WBA junior welterweight world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero will be on Ryan “King Ry” Garcia (24-1, 20 COs) on Friday, May 2. Live on dazn Ppv.
Rolly Romero is an outspoken former world champion who is a polarizing figure in the boxing sport. Romero’s popularity is due to his aggressive combat style and his controversial persona.
Over the past few years, Rolly Romero’s persona has overshadowed his talent. Romero made a significant achievement in the ring, but it was unfortunately attached to controversy.
At the moment, Rolly Romero is a name that has a certain level of value, but the way boxing fans work can take the value at any given moment. With that in mind, the question is: Should Romero defeat Ryan Garcia to stay relevant?
In August 2020, Rolly Romero gained a controversial unanimous victory over Jackson Marinez. Romero would continue to collect two consecutive TKO victories in the seventh round over Avery Sparrow and Anthony Yigit.
The upcoming star Rolly Romero would be plugged into the spotlight when he was scheduled to resist the WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis. During the promotion for the battle, Romero entertained the fans with his humorous sound bite.
At a fight Night, Rolly Romero was the aggressor during the first five rounds, but he only managed to get a limited number of important shots. With 38 seconds left to go in sixth place, Davis Romero stopped when he contacted a hard counter left hand.
A year later, in May 2023, Rolly Romero walked into the ring to fight the then 40-year-old Ismael Barroso for the vacant WBA Junior-Welterweight World title. After being dropped by Barroso in third place, Romero had 9th place on all three judges’ scorecards.
Romero scored a controversial Knockdown in the 9th with a punch that looked more like a pressure. Later in the same round, Romero Barroso brought into the corner and threw a wave of shots, but nothing ended. Referee Tony Weeks continued to step in and stop the competition prematurely.
In his first defense of the WBA world title, Rolly Romero was stopped in the eighth round by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. Romero would bounce back by putting a unanimous victory over Manuel JaMes.
Now the 29-year-old Rolly Romero (16-2, 13 COs) is in another match match, but this time he may need a victory to keep his name at the top of the food chain. Romero’s resume is highlighted by two controversial wins and two knockout losses.
Romero’s 2 May opponent Ryan Garcia is a favorite of 9-1 due to the fact that he is the lake polished fighter. However, you can’t count Romero because he has a strong punch, which matches the proverbial puncher’s chance.
Romero has a history as it is related to the injury of his opponent’s left hand. Tank Davis stopped Romero with a left hand, and Ismael Barroso dropped Romero in the third round when he landed a left hand.
During a sparring session, J’hon Ingram Romero tone with a left hand, and Pitbull Cruz wrapped Romero with the same punch in the first round. On May 2, Romero must remain disciplined and avoid Ryan Garcia’s deadly left hook.
Win or lose, Rolly Romero’s name is likely to be enough for him to secure another profitable match. However, he approaches the area where, in addition to the talk, he also has to walk and deliver a legal signature victory.
Last updated on 04/18/2025